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CE05 ZGX

2005 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,160 mi
Last recorded70,160 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ZGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 70,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 70,158 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 62,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 62,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,132 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer edge. 205/55/16/91v

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on outer edge.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,414 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,528 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 30,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,959 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,259 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,635 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CE05 ZGX is a 2005 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE05 ZGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 ZGX registered?

CE05 ZGX is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CE05 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 ZGX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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